McFeely: Time for NDSU to jump into NIL pool

[TAILG8R]

That's the only part I'm not sure how this would work. Otherwise it's just like Teammakers. Are the schools foundations distributing the NIL deals directly to the athlete's or thru the school? I don't understand how it's working.

It has to go directly to the players. Some schools have hired positions and created learning programs to help the players understand the rules, etc.

[HerdBot]

I think the players could pool together and do something cool on social media for advertising.

Example lets say 50 players pool together and agree to promote something on social media. The business pays x amount and as a return, all the players have to post it to instagram, facebook, twitter, tik tok, etc and split the cost... Lets say the business spends 5 grand on an advertising campaign and 50 players participate. That's $100 per player. Not much but if you do it 25-50 times that's 2500 to 5 grand. And there is value to an advertiser because 50 players have quite the social media reach

Of course the bigger named players are less likely to do it. Cam Miller, Hunter Luepke, Phoenix Sproles and Tamarick Williams are going to command more money than your backup punter, so they may not participate.

I don't mind stuff like this because they players are offering a service

The Gophers are doing something where fans can join for $200 and get exclusive access. Not sure what 'exclusive access means" but it could be autographs or meet and greets.

[Professor Chaos]

That's the only part I'm not sure how this would work. Otherwise it's just like Teammakers. Are the schools foundations distributing the NIL deals directly to the athlete's or thru the school? I don't understand how it's working.

In Ohio State's case they're trying to argue they deserve 501(c)3 status because they're using donated money to "promote and expand awareness for charities". Stole this from @MattBrownEP's twitter (great follow btw if you're interested in the business side of college athletics and realignment):

[BISONBRI53]

I think the players could pool together and do something cool on social media for advertising.

Example lets say 50 players pool together and agree to promote something on social media. The business pays x amount and as a return, all the players have to post it to instagram, facebook, twitter, tik tok, etc and split the cost... Lets say the business spends 5 grand on an advertising campaign and 50 players participate. That's $100 per player. Not much but if you do it 25-50 times that's 2500 to 5 grand. And there is value to an advertiser because 50 players have quite the social media reach

Of course the bigger named players are less likely to do it. Cam Miller, Hunter Luepke, Phoenix Sproles and Tamarick Williams are going to command more money than your backup punter, so they may not participate.

I don't mind stuff like this because they players are offering a service

The Gophers are doing something where fans can join for $200 and get exclusive access. Not sure what 'exclusive access means" but it could be autographs or meet and greets.

You get to row the boat! DUH!!!

[56BISON73]

With today's social media, players pulling in $100K that don't perform had better be prepared for nasty comments.

They will cry all the way to the bank.

[ByeSonBusiness]

They will cry all the way to the bank.

Pretty sure I've said some pretty mean things about kids who aren't getting paid too lol

[MankatoBison]

Pretty sure I've said some pretty mean things about kids who aren't getting paid too lol

I remember posting a thread in 2012 or 13 wondering at what point should the BIson consider switching punt returners temporarily after Christian Dudzik had 4-5 muff punts in 2 weeks. the doods a 1st ballot Bison HOFer and You would have thought I had personally called for the murder of him and his dog for asking such an unspeakable question

[Hammerhead]

You get to row the boat! DUH!!!

Or they get "exclusive access" to the laundry room when it's time to wash the uniforms.

[southcliffbison]

Or they get "exclusive access" to the laundry room when it's time to wash the uniforms.

Or good seats to premium games..........Hmmmm?

[fmfantasy]

All it would take is some aging multi millionaire wanting to see his FCS school win a title and spend like 2 million dollars... You dont think our 10 best players would all bolt to Illinois State for 200k each their senior year?